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Wednesday, Sept. 11
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - RAHC mobile dental clinic, Natural Bridge Volunteer Fire Department; call or text l (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to schedule an appointment.
9:30 a.m. – 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Lexington Fire Department.
5 p.m. - Community bingo , Rockbridge Baths Fire Department.
5:30 p.m. – Memorial service to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Stemmons Plaza, W&L.
6 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN free community dinner, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department.
7 p.m. - “Dementia Friendly,” program to help persons understand dementia and support persons who live with dementia, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
Friday, Sept. 13
Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‒ Veteran Support Golf Tournament sponsored by George C. Marshall Chapter of MOAA, registration fee $100 per participant, Lexington Golf & Country Club; pre-register through the pro shop at (540) 4633542; for more information, call Bill Kozak, (540) 600-2191.
4 to 8 p.m. – Kids Night Out at Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista; arts, games, outdoor activities, dinner, snacks and popcorn for children ages 7 to 12; pre-registration required, call (540) 461-6435.
4-5 p.m. ‒ Boxerwood volunteer information session . all are welcome, 963 Ross Road, Lexington.
Saturday, Sept. 14 Day – House Mountain Show, English style, hunter/jumper, through Sunday, Virginia Horse Center.
Day – Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo, Virginia Horse Center.
8 to 10 a.m. - Boxerwood Bird Walk, meet at the kiosk at the entrance.
10:30 a.m. – Program, “Growing Blueberries” with Steve Donald of Blueberry Hill at Still House, presented by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners, small selection of native shrubs for sale at this event, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 to 9 p.m. – Rockin’ The Gorge concert, Southpaw, Locher Pavilion, Glasgow, free admission, doors open at 5.
Sunday, Sept. 15
Day – Maury River Pace , all styles, open cross country jumping course, Virginia Horse Center.
7 p.m. – Concert, “French and English Treasures,” Rockbridge Chorus, Lexington Presbyterian Church; advance tickets available at the Rockbridge Choral Society website.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
5:30 p.m. – Public artist’s talk, Bridget Conn to speak about her solo exhibition “Foveal Relay,” Wilson Hall, Room 2018, W&L..
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - RAHC mobile dental clinic, Goshen Community Center; call or text l (540) 464-8700, ext. 7195, to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Day – National Barrel Association, Western style, speed event, all breeds, through Sunday, Virginia Horse Center.
2:30 p.m. – Program, “An All-Virginia Pollinator Plan: Is the Bee City Program the Way to Create One?” Heidi James, sponsored by the Lexington Garden Club, Rockbridge County Extension Office conference room, county administration building, Lexington.
5:30 p.m. – Legacy Lecture Series, “Asian American Spies,” Dr. Brian Hayashi, Marshall Foundation; in-person and streamed live on Foundation’s YouTube channel; if attending in-person, call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
Friday, Sept. 20 Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Day – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park.
Day – Starter Horse Trials, English style, dressage, cross country/ stadium jumping, all breeds, through Sunday, Virginia Horse Center.
8:30 a.m. to noon – Seventh annual Brownsburg Run of the Mill 5K, run, jog, walk or stroll from Brownsburg to Wade’s Mill, prizes for the top three female and male finishers, oldest and youngest finishers and first dog; free hot dog lunch after awards ceremony; registration at 8:30 a.m. at Wade’s Mill, race starts at 10 a.m.; $20 in advance, $25 on the day; visit https://www.brownsburgva. com/2024-7th-annual-run-of-themill; for questions, send email to [email protected] 9 a.m. to noon - Native plant sale, featuring Root 11 Native Plant Nursery, Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, the Virginia Native Plant Society, and the Blumen Garten, cash or check preferred, Hopkins Green, preview inventory at www. root11natives.com.
Sunday, Sept. 22
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Latin festival, featuring Latinx culture, music, dance and cuisine, Brewbaker Field, Lexington; for more information, visit the festival’s website or contact an organizer at [email protected].
Tuesday, Sept. 24
5:30 p.m. – Artist’s talk, Liz Liguori, about her solo Staniar Gallery exhibit, “ Where We Meet,” reception to follow, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L. 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Forum,
“Homelessness in Rockbridge County: Risk Factors, Scope and Prevention,” RARA Community Room, Spotswood Drive, free and open to the public; for information, contact: [email protected] or (540) 460-3254. 7:30 p.m. – Performance, “Afrique En Cirque,” Keller Theatre, Lenfest Center,W&L; tickets available at my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Day – Saddlebred Horse Show , English style, riding and carriage driving, breed specific, through Saturday, Virginia Horse Center.
Thursday, Sept. 26
5:30 p.m. – Artist’s talk and reception, Stephanie Shih, who’s solo exhibition, “Long Time No See,” is running from Aug. 28 through June 7, 2025, in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics, W&L.
Saturday, Sept. 28 Day – Vesuvius Heritage Day, Vesuvius. 6 to 9 p.m. - Friends of the Chessie Trail Old Time Dance Hall, by the McKenzies, music starts at 6:30, bring a dish to share, Jordans Point Pavilion; for more information, contact [email protected].
Wednesday, Oct. 2
5:30 p.m. ‒ Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, Bob Biersack will speak about Rockbridge Area Conservation, Lexington Golf & Country Club; for more information visit www. lexvanewcomers.org.
Thursday, Oct. 3
6:30 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, with early bird games starting at 6:30; food will be sold.
Thursday, Oct. 10
5:30 p.m. – Legacy Lecture Series, “Nashville, the Pentagon, and Cold War Country,” Joseph Thompson, Marshall Foundation; in-person and streamed live on Foundation’s YouTube channel; if attending in-person, call (540) 4637103, ext. 138.
Saturday, Oct. 12 11 a.m. - Final chicken cooking
for the year at the Buena Vista Fire Department , $7 for chicken, $11 for meal that includes mac and cheese and baked beans; auxiliary will also be selling baked goods.
Saturday, Oct. 19
4:30 p.m. – Harvest dinner and raffle, Buena Vista Fire Department.
Saturday, Oct. 26
6 p.m. – Halloween cakewalk and raffle, sponsored by Natural Bridge Ruritan Club, at the Natural Bridge firehouse.
Thursday, Nov. 7
5:30 p.m. – Legacy Lecture Series, “American and Soviet Women Penpals,” Dr. Alexis Peri, Marshall Foundation; in-person and streamed live on Foundation’s YouTube channel; if attending inperson, call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
6:30 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, with early bird games starting at 6:30; food will be sold.
Thursday, Dec. 12
6:30 p.m. – Bingo, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 5:15, with early bird games starting at 6:30; food will be sold.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
9 a.m. – Exercise class, led by Tommy Miller with Rockbridge Area YMCA, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Food pantry, Stone Church of the Brethren, 2164 Forest Ave., Buena Vista; call 2616946 to make appointment to pick up food; pantry open same hours Tuesday through Friday.
12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club of Lexington, open to all, Lexington Golf and Country Club; call ahead for a partner or further information, (540) 460-5474.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
6 p.m. – Dinner at The Community Table, Piovano building, Lexington.
6 p.m. – New Life Suppers, free dinners, at Life Chapel.
Tuesdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church; beginners meeting at 7 p.m., same location.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Visit by Virginia Department of Veterans Services benefits representative, at VFW Post 1499, second Tuesday of each month; by appointment only, call (540) 332-8900.
2 to 3 p.m. – Gospel Way pantry, drive-thru model, 109 Henry St., Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Pokemon, Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington.
Wednesdays
8-9 a.m. - Glasgow-Natural Bridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every other Wednesday at Faith Baptist Church, 15 Faith Baptist Circle, Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station, open to all and non-denominational, breakfast will be served; for more information, call Faith Baptist Church at (540) 291-2847.
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Farmers Market, McCrums parking lot.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m. - Greater Lexington Newcomers Club, first Wednesday each month except July, August and December; 10-10:30 coffee and social time before business meeting and guest speakers, Lexington Golf and Country Club; for more information on the club, visit www.lexvanewcomers.org.
Noon – Lunch at The Community Table, Piovano Building, Lexington.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – “RARA Neighborhood Grocery,” in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.”
4 p.m. – Youth program, Makers Club, ages 6 and up, Rockbridge Regional Library.
4 to 6 p.m. – Bridge To Hope Pantry, 906 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Yoga class, led by Karen Stanley of Center of Gravity Yoga and Pilates Studio, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
Thursdays
7:30 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal church.
9 to 11 a.m. – (every third Thursday) Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry.
10 a.m. – Baby and toddler storytime, Rockbridge Regional Library; followed by preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
4 p.m. – Youth program, Improv Club, Rockbridge Regional Library.
6 p.m. – “Community Café on Magnolia,” free meals offered by Bridge to Hope, 906 Magnolia Ave. (second Thursday of each month only).
Fridays
8:30 a.m. – Informal yoga, led by Lane Norris, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, 10th and Kanawha streets.
7 p.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
Saturdays
8 to 10 a.m. – Community Veteran Appreciation Breakfast, every third Saturday, free to veterans, $5 for other adults and $3 for kids meals, American Legion Post 126, Buena Vista.
9 to 11 a.m. (first, second and fourth Saturdays) - Natural Bridge/ Glasgow Food Pantry, 735 Mc-Cullough St., Glasgow.
9 to noon – (first and third Saturdays) Community Closet at Christ Episcopal Church, 2262 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista; call 461-1299 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon – Clothes closet at First Baptist Church, every third Saturday of the month; call 4634854 for more information.
9 a.m. to noon - Farmers Market in Kerrs Creek, 2766 W. Midland Trail.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Rockbridge Community Yoga, Lylburn Downing Community Center, 300 Diamond St.
9:30 a.m. – (second Saturdays) Rockbridge Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Piovano building; call (540) 357-0608 or visit www.RPOG.org.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Glasgow Farmers Market, 10th and Kanawha streets.
10 a.m. – AA, second floor, Grace Episcopal Church.
10 a.m. to noon – RARA Neighborhood Grocery, in-person, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - AARP Tax Aide, free tax help, Maury River Senior Center, through April 15, by appointment, call (540) 460-4025.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free community luncheons, first and third Saturdays, parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 2246 Walnut Ave., Buena Vista.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Lexington Al-Anon Family Group, offering a weekly respite for those dealing with the effects of friends or family members with alcohol or other substance abuse disorders. Al-Anon, an anonymous fellowship, provides courage, strength, and hope for those living or who have lived with those kinds of issues and problems. Weekly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) top floor of the Grace Episcopal Church. More details or other information available from lexingtonfamilygroup@ gmail.com.
